Holidays in Kokini

An introduction to Kokini

If you're dreaming of long, lazy days soaking up peace and quiet, Kokini will get a big thumbs up. Slap bang in the middle of Corfu this quiet hilltop village is ideal for those seeking wall-to-wall rural bliss. A visit to the one of Kokini's two kafenia is about as hectic as it gets. So a pre-lunch drink of ouzo may be the most strenuous thing you ever do in the village itself. There's a minimarket when you need to refresh your provisions and whenever you fancy sampling some delicious Corfiot home cooking, just head into the hills to hunt down one of the intimate rural tavernas. When the attraction of pottering around fades, there's a surprising amount to draw you further out. Corfu's west coast is famed for its beauty and lies a few kilometres away. If you like your beaches big and beautiful, the sun-drenched sands at nearby Glyfada and Ermones will have you drooling. Or if you prefer stony coves and emerald waters, you'll find plenty tucked into the local shores. Outdoor aficionados will want to explore the magnificent Ropa Valley. Here, thick pinewoods, verdant valleys and mountain streams teem with wildlife and birds, creating the perfect walking terrain. Alternatively, join a pony-trek or just drive wherever the road takes you, stopping at remote hamlets and tavernas on your way.Time for your touristy bit? Head for Corfu Town for some retail therapy and sightseeing in its charming old quarter. Take the kids to the scream-a-minute nearby waterpark. Or practice your golf swing at Ropa Valley's Corfu Club, where the fairways are ideal for scratch players and old hands alike.

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